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The Committee of Public Finance (COPF), at its most recent meeting, has examined the effectiveness of recent tax increases on tobacco and liquor, aimed at discouraging consumption and boosting government revenue. MORE..
27 Apr 2024 (5:35 PM)
The Mini Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) bilateral exercise 2024 between the United States Pacific Fleet and the Sri Lanka Navy came to a successful end on Friday (26). MORE..
27 Apr 2024 (8:05 PM)
The 22nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief was held virtually earlier this week, hosted by Vietnam and co-chaired by Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, and attended by 55 participants from ARF member countries. MORE..
27 Apr 2024 (4:55 PM)
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on Friday night (26) for the possession of a large consignment of narcotic substances. MORE..
27 Apr 2024 (12:50 PM)
The National Water Supply Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a 14-hour water cut would be imposed for several areas in Colombo District on Saturday evening (27). MORE..
27 Apr 2024 (12:34 PM)
